BONDING WITH YOUR CHILD.

Bonding simply means creating a smooth emotional connection between a parent and a child. Bond is that mutual emotional attachment between a parent and the child. Bonding is very essential in the life of a child, just as healthy feeding is. This is because, emotional bonding also contribute largely to the optimum growth and development of a child; it helps the child to develop a huge sense of security and self-worth. A child that feels secure and has good sense of self-worth will not end up being a victim of abuse, he or she will not become a social misfit in the future.

 The major crux of the issue in bonding with your child lies in the ability to create out time out of your tight schedule as a result of your demanding job. In any relationship without quantity, quality can not be attained. You can't expect a good relationship with your toddler if you spend all your time at work and she spends all her time at the creche or with the nanny.

Everyday bonding

Bonding isn’t about big gestures, but the everyday stuff that makes up life. Helping your child with their homework or chatting while you’re doing the washing up together can be just as good times to connect as days out and special occasions. Like with any relationship, it’s all about finding common ground. “For smaller children, a link might start as a physical one, like a hug or tickling,” says Sandra. “After that, the emotional connection will start to materialise.”

Try sitting on the bed together to read them a story, or play games like hide and seek. Singing nursery rhymes to each other, with lots of eye contact, can also be a nice way to connect. Music, films, TV or computer games are a fun ways to forge a link with an older child, too. Sing songs from the radio, or watch TV together and chat about the characters and plotline.

“Another good time to connect is to have a chat while you’re all sitting round the table eating dinner,” says Sue. “A lot of families are so fragmented and busy they never have time for that. They eat in front of the TV and wonder why they’re not getting on with their children.
“Aim for some ‘we time’. Perhaps ask them what they want to do with you, instead of you always deciding. It’ll probably be something simple like: “I’d like us to play a board game”, or “I want to ride my bike round the garden with you”. Letting your child choose will help them feel connected and listened to, and it’s a lovely way to boost their self-esteem." 
Anything you do today always remember that you are creating an imprint in the memory of your child, please make it worthwhile. I can bet you your child will never forget or let you go for it.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

IMPORTANCE OF UGWU LEAF DRINK AND MILK ON CHILDREN

Image
Ugwu leaves, also called pumpkin leaves, is a tropical vine plant common in West African countries. It is very palatable and filled with lots of nutrients. It is free from saturated fats or cholesterol, which is not good for the body system. Ugwu leaves have antioxidants, which act as protectors to the human immune system. Ugwu leaves are very important in children's diet because of the essential nutrients they contain. These nutrients are required for the proper growth and development of children.  Some of the importance of ugwu leaves on children are as follows: - It prevents and also serves as a cure for anemia: Anemia is a health condition in which there is deficiency of blood supply to the body system. This condition can be life threatening. Ugwu leaves come in handy because it is rich in iron. Iron is a red blood cell formating nutrient. - It boosts the immune system in children: The antioxidant present in ugwu leaves help the body to fight against bacteria. If the im
Read more

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TITUS FISH IN CHILDREN

Image
Titus fish is a type of seafood which is very oily and high in protein. The regular intake of titus fish in children helps in reducing the chances of them developing heart/cardiovascular diseases, because of the large amount of omega 3 fatty acids it contains. According to researches, Omega 3 fatty acids are very essential for children's health in terms of their growth and developments. Titus fish is highly beneficial to children because of its ability to promote neurological development. Parents should not be worried about the dangers of the traces of methyl mercury (an environmental contaminant) present in fish. If they become too worried, and refuse to give their children fish because of this factor, they are exposing their children to more harm than the methyl Mercury does. The fear for children's consumption of methyl mercury can be alleviated by moderating the intake of titus fish. If your child consumes a large amount of it, his/her nerve cells can be affecte
Read more

WHEN CAN I INTRODUCE EGGS TO MY BABY?

Image
Egg is very sweet and yummy, it's one of the foods that should be included in your baby's first foods. It belongs to a class of food called protein; it is a solid food. It is rich in essential nutrients required by your baby's body, for healthy growth and development. There are a lot of nutrients in it; protein, iron, phosphorus, folate, selenium, potassium, fat, calcium, choline, magnesium, etc. You can introduce eggs to your baby from 6 months old. However, you need to ensure it is well cooked, don't feed your baby with undercooked eggs or raw eggs. Undercooked and raw eggs usually carry a bacteria known as salmonella, this bacteria causes food poisoning.  Am sure you wouldn't want to have your baby infected all in the name of feeding her with eggs. It has been discovered through studies that about 8% of babies are allergic to eggs, especially the egg whites.  The good news is that most of them grow out of this at their 3rd birthday. Caution should be taken
Read more